Anestesia em lagomorfos para procedimentos odontológicos: Revisão bibliográfica

Abstract

The wild animal clinic has been growing significantly in recent times, especially the lagomorph clinic, which, due to their high docility and easy adaptation to their owners, has aroused people's interest in acquiring them as pets. Despite their gentle temperament, rabbits are animals that become stressed easily, requiring greater care on the part of the veterinarian when handling and restraining these animals. Consequently, it is necessary to know the physiological, anatomical and pharmacological particularities of the species, considering that rabbits have a high chance of developing dental problems, often requiring surgical treatment. Therefore, it is essential to choose an anesthetic protocol appropriate for the animal in question, having knowledge about the drugs to be used, their possible side effects and establishing the important points that must be followed during the anesthesia. Furthermore, during the entire surgery it is necessary to monitor the patient's vital parameters, always aiming to provide greater safety to the procedure and greater comfort to the animal. The present work aims to report on the different drugs that can be used in routine anesthetic procedures in lagomorphs, highlighting the manner of use and their effects, as well as the particularities of the species in question.